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Newspaper
Elko Independent
Location
Elko, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1917
Page
1
Amsterdam dispatch says in a recent Entente air raid on the Belgian town of Roulers a bomb fell near the market building killing or wounding nine hundred Germans according to the Courier de la Meuse of Maastricht Holland.
Odette LePontenay appeared at Bradley Opera House in a unique program highlighting Thomas Edison and his New Art Sound. Dorothy Hoyle from New York accompanied, with recreations of LePontenay and Hoyle voices matching living tones, plus violin solos and full-symphony recreations, demonstrating the co creation of tone and the reach of Edison’s phonograph vision.
Washington September 18. Secretary Wilson has telegraphed to Acting Immigration Commissioner Hoyer in San Francisco to consider his offices 48 mediator or conciliator in the settlement of the strike of the ironwork freighters and shipbuilders there.
The notice announces a called communication of Bike Lodge No. 1h A B O A Masonic lodge at Motonleht with Reinhart as Worshipful Master to convene on a stated date and time for lodge business and ceremonial duties.
The Jarbidge murder case opened in district court before Judge Taber. Jurors failed to appear and were excused. The court barred publishing testimony to avoid prejudicing future trials. Fred Searcey was killed near town last winter. about two thousand dollars were stolen from the mail stage. Suspects Ren Kall, William McGraw, and Ed Beek were jailed awaiting trial with defense counsel appointed. The first defendant Kuhl was called. securing a jury was unlikely before tomorrow night. The Independent plans fuller coverage only if affordable to the county.
Stockholm September 18 The German minister to Sweden has formally expressed Germany's regrets to the Swedish government in consequence of a Swedish Argentine affair.
The Apostolic Legation reports Rev. J. Menry Tien, current bishop of Lincoln Nebraska, has been appointed Roman Catholic bishop of Denver. This marks a significant hierarchical shift within the church with strong regional implications for Nebraska and Colorado Catholic communities.
Washington September 18 The seven billion dollar war deficiency bill with heavy appropriations for Conway fortifications and shipping bowed passed the House unanimously.
An OCR fragment notes Thomas James Abernethy of West Pembroke Maine being listed among 999 New England candidates for an examination. It claims he is mentally perfect per late Professor Macnster and mentions an alphabetic arrangement, with unclear context about aviator status or brain condition.
Paris reports Albert Champion, a French soldier recently escaped from Germany, states that in Cassel German camps typhus has killed 3700 French and British and 1500 Russians. The claim highlights a grave wartime disease toll among prisoners.
Paris reports a German assault south of the Miette river reached near Neufchatel but was repulsed with heavy German losses. French forces held positions, many prisoners were reported, and both sides shelled areas around the Posse wood.
The War Department reports General George O. Squier testified Pershing needs a meteorological expert. He noted new and highly secret branches of war depend on weather forecasting and the Signal Corps must develop a suitable forecaster to aid operations in France.
The Sept 18 report notes opposition from Socialist outlets to Chancellor Michaelis's promotion from reserve ace to higher rank. The Meininger Neuste Nachrichten asks if the move is necessary amid rising wartime costs and questions whether the chancellor needs military rank to lead Germany. It argues Michaelis has proven capable to guide a strong future.
A Brooklyn mat in Harper's Magazine shows a husband calling his wife before leaving the office to arrange tea, a china pet, and a satirical take on domestic life. The dialogue humorously contrasts routines and expectations as the husband jokes about duties and shopping.
Echo of the last Rodeo grows as time passes with plans for two major auto races. One is next Sunday on the Rodeo track for a $1000 gate plus purses against Buck Snelson, while another is a four race to Wells and back, judged against time. Bodell drives Paige against Snelson’s car driven by George Moody, with earlier Rodeo week that saw Snelson win. The Paige frame was bent in the last Wells race and will be shortened for speed. backers split between Bodell and Snelson. A second Wells round trip against time features $2000 bet on PD Hazelton’s Dodge roadster, time about three hours four minutes. The odds split among supporters, promising a fast, eventful weekend.
New York dispatch argues Cuba joins World War I with democratic resolve and material aid. It notes Cuba as the world’s largest sugar producer shipping three million tons to the United States and Entente nations, and its alcohol output aiding munitions. The piece praises Cuba for uniting Latin American nations in freedom, highlighting Congress approval of war and the broader ideal of democracy in the New World.
In Aus on September 18 the new French premier Pain-Leve read a declaration to the Chamber of Deputies reaffirming France will continue the war until Alsace and Lorraine are disannexed from Germany and damages are fully reparations.
A Carson Appeal report states that Mint officials including Ray Baer with site visits by Philadelphia and New York Mint supervisors traveled from San Francisco on No 6 to Carson. Local officials and business leaders met in Carson as government interest grows in rehabilitating the Carson mint.
Gatthota Prosar, alleged designer of the Corman submarine Deutschland, arrived in Baltimore on early coast voyages and, while imprisoned as an alien enemy, died by hanging in the city jail. The incident occurred on September 18 and is reported as a suicide by a German prisoner.
At Viborg, a Finnish seaport near Helsingfors, during unrest, 20 officers were killed and 50 reported missing amid fighting that involved soldiers. The incident occurred seventy four tides northwest of Petrograd.
The article notes Latin American nations backing Wilson policy and Cuba entering the war. It highlights Cuba's favorable position as a coaling and resupply hub, the strategic value of its bays, ports, and keys, and mentions German ships interned near Cuba prior to its declaration. It calls Cuban aid patriotic and unselfish, pleasing President Wilson.
Petrograd dispatch reports Romanian forces yesterday occupied a section of Austro German fortified positions in the Varnitza region. No change was noted in the Riga area as official announcements confirm the slight advance.
The state board of equalization set per head values for cattle at 26 dollars, with thoroughbred cattle unchanged at 36. Sheep were valued at 8, up from 5. Horses, mules, and other classes received new figures, while Storey county cattle assessments remained unchanged. Poultry valuations were left as assessed.
Washington dispatch reports shipping board chair Hurley appealing to AFL president Gompers to halt strikes stalling government shipbuilding. A conference with Secretary Daniels was planned to settle wage demands in the government shipyards.
Berlin reports the German foreign office denying Danish and other foreign press stories that Germany has relayed peace terms to Washington or influenced US sentiment. Officials also rejected claims in the reichstag that Germany’s note to the Pope on peace proposals had been sent to Rome.
Game warden Grover returned from official business stating that a jury has set the trial for Monday for two prominent Winnemucca men charged with killing ducks out of season. The men were reportedly arrested for game law violations and released after offering fifty dollars to the job and game fund, but Grover insists on prosecution.
Two companies of United States marines are on guard duty at the Union Iron Works plant amid a strike by twenty five thousand mechanics allied with the San Francisco Iron Trades Council. All saloons within a half mile of the plant are closed.
Red Cross sewing rooms will be open from mid morning until 6 p.m. on the first and third Thursday of each month. Pythian sisters are urged to attend, with Mrs. Abel and Mrs. Grieser named as committee.
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